Danish master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen is best known for a celebrated partnership with legendary Scandinavian modernist designer Hans Wegner that lasted half a century. The sophisticated and sculptural chairs, tables and cabinets that Wegner designed and Hansen built earned Wegner worldwide acclaim, and brought meaningful business opportunities to Hansen and his modest workshop.
Hansen was born in 1886 and apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in his early years, opening a workshop and showroom in Copenhagen. In 1927, he helped establish the annual Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition. Later, at the age of 55, Hansen began working with Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner, then only 26. With Wegner creating and Hansen executing on his partner’s complex designs, they developed furniture to sell in Hansen's showroom. A business relationship of this type was common in 20th-century Danish furniture making, and Hansen and Wegner enjoyed a prolific and renowned collaboration.
Wegner’s career began in cabinetry before he transitioned to furniture design in the 1940s. He is among the most celebrated figures for collectors of mid-century modern and Scandinavian works of the era. One of the first well-known entries for the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibitions authored by Wegner and built by Hansen was the 1942 Lattice chair, a red Cuban mahogany dining room chair with an upholstered leather seat. The Peacock chair, an iconic design that followed in 1947, was the pair's take on a traditional English Windsor chair. It featured flattened spindles along the back resembling the feathers of a peacock tail — it wasn’t exactly an emblem of the pared-back functionality prioritized by Kaare Klint, Wegner’s former instructor at Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
Wegner would go on to design nearly 500 chairs over the course of his life — among them are the Wishbone chair, the Papa Bear chair and the Round chair. The latter, which is often simply called “The Chair,” was manufactured by Hansen and made its debut at the Guild Exhibition in 1949. It was declared “the most beautiful chair in the world” by Interiors magazine a year later, and a pair of the iconic seats appeared on the first nationally televised presidential debate in the United States in 1960.
After Hansen died in 1961, his son, Poul Hansen, took over the business and continued working with Wegner. The company closed in the 1990s, but today, Hansen and Wegner's collaborative legacy endures in collections around the world.
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Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare Large Dining or Conference Table in Mahogany
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, dining or conference table, mahogany, stainless steel, Denmark, 1960 An exceptional and rare design by Danish master Hans J. Wegner, executed by the...
Stainless Steel
Solid Burmese Teak Table, Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A solid teak table designed by Hans Wegner, in the late-1950s, and made by Master Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in the early-1960s. As this design was made to order piece, only a smal...
Stainless Steel
Early Original Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen MCM Model Jh0567 Teak Dining Table
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Early Original Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen midcentury Model JH0567 Teak Dining Table This table measures: 70.5 wide x 51.5 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches, t...
Teak
Dining Table, Hans. J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Round table made in Denmark, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Made of light ash wood. The table top with longitudinal panels, slightly wider at the joints with the l...
Teak
Hans Wegner JH-570 Dining Table
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A scarce and quite covetable JH-570 dining table by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Features a generous rectangular teak top with elegantly beveled lip supported...
Brass
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen “The Chair” Dining Chairs Set of Six in Oak 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen “The Chair” Dining Chairs Set of Six in Oak 1960 Also known as “The Round Chair,” this iconic design is celebrated for its sculptural continuous arm a...
Cane, Oak
Solid Top Dining Table 39" by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular dining table with a teak top concealing steel and brass pullouts and an innovative hidden leaf storage on a fumed oak base with splayed, tapered dowel legs. Two leaves ...
Brass
J. Hansen 'Minimal' Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, c.1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A round extension dining table with oak top set on four tubular chrome legs each tipped with a rosewood insert.
Chrome
Hans J. Wegner Round Dining Table PP76 “China Table” in Cherrywood
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Round dining table, model PP76 – also known as the “China Table” – crafted in solid, matte-lacquered cherry wood. Originally designed in 1947 as a natural companion to Wegner’s iconi...
Cherry
$3,778
H 28.75 in W 55 in D 45.5 in
Danish Modern Mahogany Oval Dining Table By Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH337
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Classic solid teak top dining table oval shape this table is like new condition was purchased and saved in storage the table comes with no leaves as they can be purchased...
Mahogany
$1,044
H 29.34 in W 90.95 in D 33.86 in
Dining Table Made In Teak With Extensions, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This Danish-designed dining table from the 1960s showcases the timeless elegance and functional craftsmanship synonymous with mid-century modern style. Crafted from teak, a favored m...
Teak
$4,200
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Danish Teak and Oak AT-312 Dining Table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Teak and Oak AT-312 Dining Table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1960s. Lovely Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Model AT 312 dining table with frame and legs in solid Nordic ...
Oak, Teak
$3,943
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Teak Dining Table AT-312 by Hans J. Wegner for Andres Tuck, 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Iconic AT-312 dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andres Tuck in the 1950s. Crafted in teak, the table features practical extension leaves for additional seating....
Teak
$54,150Sale Price|27% Off
H 28 in W 100.5 in D 55 in
Finn Juhl 'Judas' Rosewood and Sterling Silver Dining Table, c 1950s, Signed
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptionally rare and sought after, this Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder 'Judas' dining table, 1950s Denmark, was professionally restored and features gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood with sterling silver inlaid medallions which assist in tableware placement and gives the table its infamous name. Signed underneath with Finn Juhl / Niels Vodder stamp which reads: "Niels Vodder Cabinetmaker Denmark Design Finn Juhl". The table is expandable, with a 22 inch leaf making the table just over 100" fully expanded. The Judas table...
Sterling Silver
$12,995
H 28.5 in W 50.5 in D 34 in
Danish Modern AT-304 Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner in Teak and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional example of Danish modern design, this iconic AT-304 dining table was designed by Hans J. Wegner for master cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck in Denmark, circa 1955. Celebrated...
Brass
Hans Olsen Danish Rosewood Dining Table
By Hans Olsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish rosewood round dining table Attributed to Hans Olsen this round table measures 47.25? in diameter and has a rich rosewood grain.
Rosewood
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
Oak, Teak
$3,800
H 28 in W 48 in D 38 in
Compact Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Table w/ Large Leaves Extensions
By Niels Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact teak Danish Mid-Century Modern dining table w/ large 20" long leaves extensions. Extends up to 78" long.
Teak
$8,166
H 51.97 in W 60.63 in D 18.12 in
Vittorio Dassi Design Midcentury Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Stylish sideboard designed by the famous Italian Mid-Century Modern artist Vittorio Dassi, this 1950s with Carrara withe marble top. In very good vintage conditions of the period.
Marble
$40,834
H 28.35 in W 145.67 in D 51.58 in
Hans Wegner Large Dining Table Model JH-567 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large dining table in solid teak model JH-567 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Teak
Hans Wegner Teak & Oak JH-567 Dining Table
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. An early and rare large dining table by Hans Wegner - produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Features an oval old growth teak top supported by an organic, almo...
Oak, Teak
Dining Table, Hans. J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chorzów, PL
Round table made in Denmark, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Made of ash wood. Excellent condition. Measures: height 72 cm, diameter 120 cm.
Ash
Rare Midcentury Work Table in Teak and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare table in teak and oak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen cabinetmakers Copenhagen, Denmark.
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 76.38 in D 41.74 in
Teak JH752 Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Andersen, Denmark. 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Teak dining table by Hans J. Wegner, in a sleek versatile design. The round neat size can be extended into a generous dining table seating ten people comfortably. Steel legs with woo...
Steel
Sold
H 28.25 in W 117 in D 41 in
Signed Hans J. Wegner Expandable Dining Room Table for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in West Hartford, CT
An ultra rare signed Johannes Hansen, Hans Wegner designed rectangular dining table with a teak top concealing steel and brass pullouts and an innovative hidden leaf storage on a fum...
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Dining Table for Johannes Hansen JH 570
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
This rare variant of the JH 570 dining table was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 and produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark. The table has a teak top and two...
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 28.25 in W 117 in D 41 in
Signed Hans J. Wegner Expandable Dining Room Table for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in West Hartford, CT
An ultra rare signed Johannes Hansen, Hans Wegner designed rectangular dining table with a teak top concealing steel and brass pullouts and an innovative hidden leaf storage on a fum...
Brass
Rare Midcentury Work Table in Teak and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare table in teak and oak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen cabinetmakers Copenhagen, Denmark.
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 28.25 in W 117 in D 41 in
Signed Hans J. Wegner Expandable Dining Room Table for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in West Hartford, CT
An ultra rare signed Johannes Hansen, Hans Wegner designed rectangular dining table with a teak top concealing steel and brass pullouts and an innovative hidden leaf storage on a fum...
Brass
Rare Midcentury Work Table in Teak and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare table in teak and oak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen cabinetmakers Copenhagen, Denmark.
Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner JH-561 Dining Table / Desk for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish dining table/desk designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This Classic model JH-561 table features a solid teak wood rectangular top and angle...
Wood, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Teak Dining Table for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare oval dining table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner made by Cabinet maker Johannes Hansen in the 1950s. This table is from the early collaboration of Wegner and Hansen and ...
Teak